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Blessed Family Electric

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Blessed Family Electric

4.86(
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Customers say: Quick response
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Blessed Family Electric, a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 10 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today! Cash is preferred!

"Great"

Miranda K on October 2024

Blessed Family Electric, a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 10 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today! Cash is preferred!

"Great"

Miranda K on October 2024


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Sac River Electric

5.00(
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Sac River Electric

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
56 local quotes requested

At Sac River Electric, we take pride in delivering top-quality electrical services backed by professionalism, reliability, and expertise. As licensed and certified electricians, we ensure every job is done safely and to the highest standards. Our bilingual team (English and Spanish) is here to make communication seamless, ensuring you feel confident and informed every step of the way. Whether you need residential, commercial, or industrial electrical solutions, trust Sac River Electric for honest, dependable service that exceeds expectations.

"Super convenient to be able to communicate thought text and e-mails that worked with my busy schedule. The payment options were great, not just the usual cash or check options. Great peace of mind knowing that a licensed/insured electrician did the work at a reasonable price. Definitely recommend!"

Leti E on August 2025

At Sac River Electric, we take pride in delivering top-quality electrical services backed by professionalism, reliability, and expertise. As licensed and certified electricians, we ensure every job is done safely and to the highest standards. Our bilingual team (English and Spanish) is here to make communication seamless, ensuring you feel confident and informed every step of the way. Whether you need residential, commercial, or industrial electrical solutions, trust Sac River Electric for honest, dependable service that exceeds expectations.

"Super convenient to be able to communicate thought text and e-mails that worked with my busy schedule. The payment options were great, not just the usual cash or check options. Great peace of mind knowing that a licensed/insured electrician did the work at a reasonable price. Definitely recommend!"

Leti E on August 2025


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Huft Home Services

4.85(
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Huft Home Services

4.85(
443
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
543 local quotes requested

At Huft Home Services, we want to be the HVAC, electrical, plumbing and insulation company you trust. We take pride in serving the members of our community and strive to exceed expectations with everything we do. Having a reliable heating and cooling system in your home ensures you can stay safe and comfortable. We are the Heroes for the job! Our services are available for any make or model of heating and cooling systems no matter the age. Our NATE-certified technicians work under the Huft Creed and will always do the right thing. Our company has been operating with integrity since 2004, and we’re proud to be both BBB-accredited and NCI-certified. With our expert electrician specialists, rapid response times, and truly heroic customer service, you can feel great when calling on our team. Just as with all of our top-rated and award-winning home services, our electrical department ensures that you get the golden treatment every time we are in your home. From a simple matter like a flickering light to a whole-home rewiring project, we work quickly, safely, and effectively to deliver results that we know you’ll be 100% satisfied with every time. Whatever type of plumbing problem you have, we can address it. Our team can service any plumbing system or equipment regardless of the brand, make, or model. We vow to meet your needs with competence and courtesy to deliver long-lasting solutions. Moreover, our representatives display some important core values on every single visit. These include honesty, respect, integrity, and transparency. We are your home services HEROES!!

"Great job! Henry was amazing!He was on time and did a thorough job!"

Brandon F on March 2025

At Huft Home Services, we want to be the HVAC, electrical, plumbing and insulation company you trust. We take pride in serving the members of our community and strive to exceed expectations with everything we do. Having a reliable heating and cooling system in your home ensures you can stay safe and comfortable. We are the Heroes for the job! Our services are available for any make or model of heating and cooling systems no matter the age. Our NATE-certified technicians work under the Huft Creed and will always do the right thing. Our company has been operating with integrity since 2004, and we’re proud to be both BBB-accredited and NCI-certified. With our expert electrician specialists, rapid response times, and truly heroic customer service, you can feel great when calling on our team. Just as with all of our top-rated and award-winning home services, our electrical department ensures that you get the golden treatment every time we are in your home. From a simple matter like a flickering light to a whole-home rewiring project, we work quickly, safely, and effectively to deliver results that we know you’ll be 100% satisfied with every time. Whatever type of plumbing problem you have, we can address it. Our team can service any plumbing system or equipment regardless of the brand, make, or model. We vow to meet your needs with competence and courtesy to deliver long-lasting solutions. Moreover, our representatives display some important core values on every single visit. These include honesty, respect, integrity, and transparency. We are your home services HEROES!!

"Great job! Henry was amazing!He was on time and did a thorough job!"

Brandon F on March 2025


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Jed Faulkner Electric

5.00(
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Jed Faulkner Electric

5.00(
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Super Service Award
44 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Jed came for an estimate. I probably will hire him within a month or two after I receive the quote. He contacted me promptly, called with ETA, arrived soon after work, was personable and knowledgeable, and worked quickly and efficiently. "

Karen M on November 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Jed came for an estimate. I probably will hire him within a month or two after I receive the quote. He contacted me promptly, called with ETA, arrived soon after work, was personable and knowledgeable, and worked quickly and efficiently. "

Karen M on November 2025


"Thank you for the professional and prompt service which was exactly what we needed."

Naomi F on June 2025

Family owned business with over 25 years of experience handling all your Electrical Contracting needs, remodeling for residential and commercial.

"Thank you for the professional and prompt service which was exactly what we needed."

Naomi F on June 2025


Bess Electric

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Bess Electric

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2 years of experience

Welcome to Bess Electric, where we specialize in powering homes with expertise and reliability. With a focus on residential home electrical services, from new builds to remodels, solar installations, home battery backups, main panel upgrades, and generator installations, we offer comprehensive solutions to meet all your needs. Whether you're looking to enhance your home's energy efficiency with solar panels or ensure uninterrupted power supply with a generator, we have the expertise to make it happen.

Welcome to Bess Electric, where we specialize in powering homes with expertise and reliability. With a focus on residential home electrical services, from new builds to remodels, solar installations, home battery backups, main panel upgrades, and generator installations, we offer comprehensive solutions to meet all your needs. Whether you're looking to enhance your home's energy efficiency with solar panels or ensure uninterrupted power supply with a generator, we have the expertise to make it happen.


Certified Electric

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Certified Electric

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Certified Electric has been in business for 27 years. We are a privately owned electrical company, licensed and contracted in the state of California. We offer a wide variety of electrical services at a great price. Certified Electric works on Residential, Commercial and Industrial jobs, No job is to big for certified electric we have the resources and experience to tackle the job. whether it is handling an emergency or adding on to your existing electrical system, trust certified electric to keep you running.

"Good, installed outdoor outlets, and troubleshoot smart dimmer indoors"

David N on September 2023

Certified Electric has been in business for 27 years. We are a privately owned electrical company, licensed and contracted in the state of California. We offer a wide variety of electrical services at a great price. Certified Electric works on Residential, Commercial and Industrial jobs, No job is to big for certified electric we have the resources and experience to tackle the job. whether it is handling an emergency or adding on to your existing electrical system, trust certified electric to keep you running.

"Good, installed outdoor outlets, and troubleshoot smart dimmer indoors"

David N on September 2023


Pride Electric

5.00(
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Pride Electric

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Looking for reliable electrical services in Chico? Look no further than Pride Electric. Our team of experts specializes in generator installation and maintenance. With our exceptional service and attention to detail, we'll ensure your home is powered up and running smoothly. Contact us today for all your electrical needs.

"It was excellent, their expertise, timeliness, professionalism, and competitive pricing."

Bob M on February 2020

Looking for reliable electrical services in Chico? Look no further than Pride Electric. Our team of experts specializes in generator installation and maintenance. With our exceptional service and attention to detail, we'll ensure your home is powered up and running smoothly. Contact us today for all your electrical needs.

"It was excellent, their expertise, timeliness, professionalism, and competitive pricing."

Bob M on February 2020


Oroville Power Equipmentr

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Oroville Power Equipmentr

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12 years of experience

Oroville Power Equipment is a locally owned and operated Honda, Husqvarna, Echo, Briggs and Stratton, Kohler, and Kawasaki power equipment sales and service dealer to include Honda outboards up to 20hp. We carry a large selection of new chainsaws, trimmers, mowers, and other various outdoor power equipment to meet your everyday needs. We carry a large selection of parts for almost all brands of power equipment at a very affordable price.

Oroville Power Equipment is a locally owned and operated Honda, Husqvarna, Echo, Briggs and Stratton, Kohler, and Kawasaki power equipment sales and service dealer to include Honda outboards up to 20hp. We carry a large selection of new chainsaws, trimmers, mowers, and other various outdoor power equipment to meet your everyday needs. We carry a large selection of parts for almost all brands of power equipment at a very affordable price.


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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

While the rating will tell you how many watts the refrigerator needs at the peak of its cycle, it requires additional wattage to start. At the bare minimum, you’ll need a 1,500-watt generator to get the fridge up and running after a blackout. A 2,000-watt generator should be sufficient for most home refrigerators.

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

It’s usually better to repair your generator if it isn’t working properly, as it will typically be much more affordable and should yield similar results. Generator repairs cost around $300 on average, while installing a new whole-house generator costs around $5,000 on average. The only exception is if you know your generator is reaching the end of its useful life, usually between 30 and 40 years. If you have an older generator, you could face multiple repairs in the coming years, which might mean that a full replacement will be more cost-effective over time.

In most cases, there are no tax credits available for home generators. However, that’s a general statement that applies to federal tax credits, so you might have access to state or local tax incentives. You can check the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) for more information about your area. If you hire a reliable home generator installer, they should also know if there are any state or local perks you can use to reduce your installation costs, including tax breaks and rebates.

Generator size requirements vary wildly among properties, but typical generator sizes are listed below based on home square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20kW+

Unfortunately, home square footage isn’t always a good indicator of generator size requirements. Instead, you should call in a professional to discuss which items in your home you’d like to run via your generator. They can calculate peak and average consumption for those items and then size your generator appropriately for optimal performance.

The Paradise, CA homeowners’ guide to generator installs

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